How to Buy Car Seat Covers

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Whether you have a new car or just want your current vehicle to look good for years, car seat covers can be a smart purchase. They protect car seats from stains, rips, and general wear and tear. To avoid feeling overwhelmed at the wide variety, consider some tips on how to buy car seat covers.

Take your area's weather into consideration and choose car seat covers best suited for your climate. Sheepskin is ideal for cold climates, while cotton fiber is usually good for keeping heat at bay in warmer areas. Neoprene is water-resistant, which means that this material is good for rainy areas and can protect the seats in case rain leaks through the windows.

Select a fabric for your car seat covers that best meets your needs. If you primarily seek durability, saddle blanket seat covers are known for being tough, so your money goes a long way. If you want seat covers that can be thrown in the washing machine in the event of stains, a polyester-cotton blend may be best.

Pick a color. The color can be different from the shade of your original car seats, but it should complement the exterior of your car. Keep in mind that lighter covers tend to show stains easily, while black covers may feel particularly hot on warm days.

Consider fabrics with patterns or designs. This is an ideal way to show some personality in your car. For example, a Hawaiian pattern can display your fun side, while camouflage can provide your car with a masculine look.

Research where to buy seat covers. Most Internet sites feature wide selections, but they may require you to pay shipping costs and wait weeks for your car seat covers to arrive. Brick and mortar stores may offer smaller selections and higher prices, but they allow you to get the covers immediately without a shipping charge.

Set a budget for car seat covers. One of the main functions of car seat covers is to protect the original seats in your car, but if the current seating is already old and damaged, it may not be worth it to purchase top of the line covers.

Find out if you can get discounts when you buy more than one car seat cover at a time. Many retailers lower the price you pay per cover when you buy a certain amount, especially when you buy seat covers online.

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